Software · head to head
Dell EMC NetWorker vs SysCloud
Dell EMC NetWorker
Software
Unified data protection for the enterprise
- From
- $80/month
- Rated
- -
SysCloud
Software
Backup and security for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
- From
- $4/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Dell EMC NetWorker the Internet Archive's capture of Dell's NetWorker page on 9 December 2023 confirmed the product is sold only through direct enterprise sales engagement, with no price figure published on the page.; SysCloud does not backup all Google Workspace data, such as Google Chat information
- They diverge on capability: Dell EMC NetWorker covers ProtectPoint integration, SysCloud covers Automated backup.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dell EMC NetWorker and SysCloud actually diverge.
| Attribute | Dell EMC NetWorker | SysCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $80/month | $4/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, Web | Web, Cloud |
| Founded | 1984 | 2013 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Dell EMC NetWorker
- ProtectPoint integration
- Instant access
- Cloud tiering
- Federated deduplication
- Block-based backup
- Virtual synthetic full
- VMware
- Hyper-V
Only in SysCloud
- Automated backup
- Ransomware protection
- Cross-user restore
- Data migration
- DLP
- Compliance archiving
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Dell EMC NetWorker
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
SysCloud
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
Both are used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection, compliance, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Dell EMC NetWorker
- The Internet Archive's capture of Dell's NetWorker page on 9 December 2023 confirmed the product is sold only through direct enterprise sales engagement, with no price figure published on the page.
SysCloud
- Does not backup all Google Workspace data, such as Google Chat information
- Can be slow with live data and large datasets
- Difficult user interface for non-technical users
- Limited backup frequency and capped storage on some plans
Pricing, plan by plan
Dell EMC NetWorker
$80/month- NetWorker$80/month
- ProtectPoint
- Instant access
- Cloud tiering
SysCloud
$4/month- Custom Plans$4/month per user
- Starts at $4 per user per month
- Discounts for yearly plans
- Bulk purchase discounts
Which should you pick?
Choose Dell EMC NetWorker if
- You need protectpoint integration.
- You work on Windows, Linux, Web.
- You also want instant access.
Choose SysCloud if
- You need automated backup.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want ransomware protection.
Questions people ask
- Is Dell EMC NetWorker or SysCloud better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dell EMC NetWorker starts at $80/month and SysCloud at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dell EMC NetWorker or SysCloud?
- Dell EMC NetWorker starts at $80/month and SysCloud at $4/month.
- Does Dell EMC NetWorker or SysCloud run on more platforms?
- Dell EMC NetWorker runs on Windows, Linux, Web. SysCloud runs on Web, Cloud.
- What is Dell EMC NetWorker best used for?
- Dell EMC NetWorker is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
- What can Dell EMC NetWorker do that SysCloud cannot?
- Dell EMC NetWorker covers ProtectPoint integration, Instant access, Cloud tiering, Federated deduplication. SysCloud covers Automated backup, Ransomware protection, Cross-user restore, Data migration. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
SysCloud: What applications does SysCloud backup?
SysCloud backs up Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Google Classroom, Slack, HubSpot, QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, Box, and Xero with automated daily backups.
SourceSysCloud: Does SysCloud have a free trial?
Yes, SysCloud offers a 30-day free trial to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan.
SourceSysCloud: What is SysCloud's uptime guarantee?
SysCloud operates on AWS infrastructure with 99.99% availability, running backups 365 days per year.
SourceSysCloud: How does SysCloud detect ransomware?
SysCloud can identify files encrypted by ransomware and restore a safe version, helping protect against data loss from ransomware attacks.
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